LSO 2011-2012 Schedule
Important Information for LSO Musicians

Orchestra Rehearsal Schedule
All regular rehearsals are Sundays from 7:00-9:30 pm at the School of Music Rehearsal Hall, unless otherwise noted. Please arrive at 6:45 pm to set up and warm up.
Jan. 29
Feb. 5 - No rehearsal
Feb. 12
Feb. 19 - Sectionals/all together at end (Oriol away)
Feb. 26
Mar. 4
Mar. 11
Mar. 18
Mar. 25
Apr. 1
Apr. 8 - No rehearsal
Apr. 15 - Alternate location, Revelli
Apr. 22 - Alternate location, Revelli
Apr. 29
May 2 - Wednesday 6:30 pm, Dress Rehearsal, Hill Auditorium
May 3 - Thursday 7:30 pm, Concert, Hill Auditorium

Auditions
During auditions, you will be asked to play a short 2-3 minute excerpt (of your choosing) from a piece that you have prepared.

We also ask that you prepare the following short excerpt (click on the link below that corresponds to your instruments to download the corresponding PDF file):

flute	piccolo	oboe
clarinet	bassoon	horn
trumpet	trombone	bass trombone
tuba	violin	viola
cello	bass	harp
piano

For woodwinds, in addition to your primary instrument audition, you are welcome to also audition for the complimentary instrument, i.e. flute – piccolo, oboe – English horn. If you choose to do this, you will need to play three exerpts for your audition, one of your choosing, and the two posted above.

LSO Financial Needs
Costs have gone up substantially ($4000 more per year) for renting Hill Auditorium, and we will likely have to rent several pieces of music for the January concert.

So, starting this year, we are asking members to contribute $50 toward the LSO at the start of the year, or $25 per semester, to help us cover the orchestra's expenses.

LSO Handbook
LSO handbooks were distributed at the first rehearsal. If you were not able to attend, and you need music and a handbook, please find Angela Noble at a rehearsal. A printable version of the handbook is available here – fold it in half and staple it in the middle. Rehearsal information is always most current on the website.

LSO Attendance Policy
The LSO realizes that members of the life sciences community are extremely busy; however, accepting a position in the LSO also means accepting a responsibility to your fellow musicians to learn your music, attend rehearsals, and attend concerts. If you are worried about potential conflicts with LSO rehearsals and concerts, please contact us at orchestra@umich.edu before auditioning. Regular unexcused absences will result in dismissal from the orchestra.

Additional Ensembles
If you are interested in finding other ensembles at the UM or in the Ann Arbor area, click here to get a list of amateur ensembles.

Questions?
Email the executive committee at orchestra@umich.edu.

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